Macromedia Training : Macromedia Flash 8: Level 2

Macromedia Flash 8: Level 2

Macromedia Training Overview

You have explored the basic features and functions of Flash 8. However, a knowledge of the advanced features will help you to create custom animations. In this course, you will create simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript.

Objectives

You will explore the advanced features of Flash 8, such as working with ActionScript, creating simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript; and also create and customize components.

Target Student:

Students who want to have an in-depth understanding of techniques used to create more advanced web pages.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic features and functions of Macromedia Flash 8 and have some knowledge of scripting or programming. Students should also have taken Macromedia Flash 8: Level 1.

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

Hardware Requirements

An Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent processor.
256 MB RAM.
Minimum of 710 MB available disk space.
1027 x 768, 16-bit color display.
A CD-ROM drive

Software Requirements

Macromedia Flash 8
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later version

Platform Requirements

Windows 2000 or XP.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

explore the basics of ActionScript.
plan movies in Flash.
create simple interactivity.
create an interactive video game.
create complex interactivity.
create components.

Course duration

2 Days

Macromedia Training Course outline

Lesson 1: Exploring the Basics of ActionScript

Topic 1A: View a Flash File
Topic 1B: Create a Basic Navigation
Topic 1C: Apply Effects to Buttons
Topic 1D: Set a Timeline Path Using Dot Notation

Lesson 2: Planning Movies

Topic 2A: Create a Storyboard
Topic 2B: Create Modularity in Flash

Lesson 3: Creating Simple Interactivity

Topic 3A: Apply Effects at Runtime
Topic 3B: Manipulate Variable Values Using Scripts
Topic 3C: Set the Scroll and Tab Properties
Topic 3D: Add a Movie Clip Script
Topic 3E: Set Volume Using ActionScript
Topic 3F: Create Conditional Statements

Lesson 4: Creating a Video Game

Topic 4A: Respond to Key Presses
Topic 4B: Manipulate Movie Clips
Topic 4C: Animate an Object

Lesson 5: Creating Complex Interactivity

Topic 5A: Make Movie Clips Draggable
Topic 5B: Specify the Drop Target
Topic 5C: Mark Targets Using Arrays
Topic 5D: Create a Loop
Topic 5E: Prevent Overlaps
Topic 5F: Check Variable Values
Topic 5G: Compare Arrays
Topic 5H: Create an Easing Effect

Lesson 6: Using Components

Topic 6A: Create a Check Box
Topic 6B: Create a Radio Button
Topic 6C: Create a Combo Box

Appendix A: Flash 8 Designer Certification Exam Objectives